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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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