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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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