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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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