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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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