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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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