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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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