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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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