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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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