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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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