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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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