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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 massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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