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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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