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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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