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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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