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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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