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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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