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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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