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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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