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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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