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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes 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 online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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