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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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