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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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