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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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