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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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