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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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