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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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