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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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