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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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