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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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