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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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