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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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