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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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