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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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