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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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