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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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