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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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