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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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