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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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