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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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