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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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