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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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