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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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