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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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