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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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