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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important 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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