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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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