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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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