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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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