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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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