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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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