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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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