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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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