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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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