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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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