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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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