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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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