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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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