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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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