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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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