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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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