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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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