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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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