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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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