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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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