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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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