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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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