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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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