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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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