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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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