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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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