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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring 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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