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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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