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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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