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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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