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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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