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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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