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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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