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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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