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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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