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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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