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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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