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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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