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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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