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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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