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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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