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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major 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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