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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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