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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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