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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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