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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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