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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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