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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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