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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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