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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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