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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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