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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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