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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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