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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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