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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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