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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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