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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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