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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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