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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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