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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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