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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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