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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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