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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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