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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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