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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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