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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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