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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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