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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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