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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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