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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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