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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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