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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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