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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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