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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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