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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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