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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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