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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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