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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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