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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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