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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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