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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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