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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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