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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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