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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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