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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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