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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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