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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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