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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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