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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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