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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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