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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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