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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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