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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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