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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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