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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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