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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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