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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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