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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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