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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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