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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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