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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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