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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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