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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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