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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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