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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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