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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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