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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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