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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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