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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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