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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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