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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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