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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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