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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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