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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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