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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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