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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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