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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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