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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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