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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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