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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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