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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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