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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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