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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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