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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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