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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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