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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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