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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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