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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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