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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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