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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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