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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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