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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources