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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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