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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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