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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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