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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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