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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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