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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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