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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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