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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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