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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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