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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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