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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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