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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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