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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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