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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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