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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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