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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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