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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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