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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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