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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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