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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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