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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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