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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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