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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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