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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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