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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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