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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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