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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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