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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the 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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