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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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