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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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