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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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