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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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