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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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