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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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