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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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