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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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