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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources