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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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