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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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