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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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