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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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