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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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