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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 (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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