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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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