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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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