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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies 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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