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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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