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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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