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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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