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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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