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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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