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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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