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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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