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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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