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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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