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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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