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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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