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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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