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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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