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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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