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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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