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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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