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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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