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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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