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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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