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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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