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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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