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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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