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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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