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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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