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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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