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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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