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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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