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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major 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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