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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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