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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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