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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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