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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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