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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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