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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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