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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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