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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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