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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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