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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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