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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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