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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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