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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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