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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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