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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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