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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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