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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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