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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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