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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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