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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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