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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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