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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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