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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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