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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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