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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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