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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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