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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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