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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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