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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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