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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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