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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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