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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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