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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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