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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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