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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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