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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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