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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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