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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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