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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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