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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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