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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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