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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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