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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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