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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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