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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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