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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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