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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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