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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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