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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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