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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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