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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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