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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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