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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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