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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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