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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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