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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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