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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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