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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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