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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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