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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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