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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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