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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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