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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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