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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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