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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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