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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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