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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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