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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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