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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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