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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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