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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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