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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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