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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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