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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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