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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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