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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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