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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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