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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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