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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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