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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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