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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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