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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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