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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner 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 online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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