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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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