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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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