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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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