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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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