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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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