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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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