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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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