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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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