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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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