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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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