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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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