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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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