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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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