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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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