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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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