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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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