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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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