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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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