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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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