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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically 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 many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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