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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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