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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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