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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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