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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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