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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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