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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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