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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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