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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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