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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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