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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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