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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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