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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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