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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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