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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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