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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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