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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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