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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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