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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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