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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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