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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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