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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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