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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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