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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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