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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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