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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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