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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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