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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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