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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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