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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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