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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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