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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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