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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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