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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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