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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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