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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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