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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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