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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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