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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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