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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores 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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