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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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