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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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