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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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