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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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