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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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