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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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