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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage 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 education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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