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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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