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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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