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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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