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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models 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 deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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