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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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