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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important 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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