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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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