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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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