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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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