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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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