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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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