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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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