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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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