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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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