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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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