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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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