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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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