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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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