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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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