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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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