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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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