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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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