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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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