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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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