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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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