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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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