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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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