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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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