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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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