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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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