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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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