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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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