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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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