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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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