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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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