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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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