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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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