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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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