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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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