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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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