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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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