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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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