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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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