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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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