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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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