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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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