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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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