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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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