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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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