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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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