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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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