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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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