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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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