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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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