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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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