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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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