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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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