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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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