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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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