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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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