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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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