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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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