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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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