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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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