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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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