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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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