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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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