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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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