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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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