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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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