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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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