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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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