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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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