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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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