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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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