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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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