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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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