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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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