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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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