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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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