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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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