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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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