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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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