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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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