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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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