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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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