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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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