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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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