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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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