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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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