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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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