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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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