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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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