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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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