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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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