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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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