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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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