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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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