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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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