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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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