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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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