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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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