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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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