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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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