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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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