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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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