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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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