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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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