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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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