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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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