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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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