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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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