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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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